Royal Purple Carrot Seeds

We promise to provide you with high-quality, fresh and viable flower seeds. A true superfood for your garden! Dark, velvety violet roots packed with antioxidants, naturally sweet, and perfect for vibrant morning juices. Bullet Points: Spectacular Solid Royal Purple Color: The pigment runs deep! From the skin to the core, these carrots are a mesmerizing, vibrant deep violet, making them a total showstopper on your plate. Antioxidant Superfood Powerhouse: The deep purple color comes from high levels of anthocyanins. These powerful antioxidants are renowned for their anti-inflammatory and heart-health-boosting properties. Naturally Sweet & Crisp with Depth: They offer a unique flavor profile—naturally sweet with a crisp, satisfying crunch and a subtle, earthy finish that adds complexity to fresh salads. The Ultimate Juicing Carrot: Because of their intense color, they make a stunning, deep magenta-purple juice that is incredibly beautiful and packed with healthy nutrients. Stunning Culinary Aesthetics: Slicing these carrots into rounds creates a breathtaking visual effect that instantly elevates any home-cooked meal to a fine-dining level. Easy to Grow Heirloom: A robust and reliable variety that produces uniform, straight roots in just 65-70 days. Product Details: Genus: Daucus Species: Daucus carota (Solid Purple / Royal Purple Heirloom variety) Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4 – 11 (Biennial; hardy to light frosts). Days to Maturity: 65 - 70 days. Days to Germination: 7 to 14 days (Optimal soil temp: 55°F - 75°F). Seeding Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm). Row Spacing: 12 - 18 inches (30 - 45 cm). Plant Height: Foliage grows 12 – 18 inches (30-45 cm) tall; roots are 6 – 8 inches (15-20 cm) long. Growth Habit: Upright, feathery green foliage with a deep taproot that swells into a smooth, cylindrical, solid dark violet/black-purple root vegetable. Soil Preference: Deep, loose, sandy-loam, well-draining soil, free of stones. High in organic matter. pH 5.8 – 6.8. Temperature Preference: Cool weather. Best performance at 55°F - 70°F (12°C - 21°C). Light Preference: Full Sun (minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight). How to Plant & Grow: Site Preparation: Carrots require deep, loose, and rock-free soil. They will fork and twist if they hit stones. Work the soil at least 10–12 inches (25-30 cm) deep, remove all rocks, and mix in 2-3 inches of well-aged compost. Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring (2-3 weeks before the last frost) or in late summer for a stunning fall harvest. Plant seeds ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep and cover lightly with fine soil. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination (7-14 days). Tip: Mix seeds with a little fine sand for more even spacing. Spacing: For Straight, Smooth Roots : Thin seedlings to 2 to 3 inches (5-7 cm) apart in rows spaced 12 to 18 inches (30-45 cm) apart. Square Foot Gardening (SFG): Plant 12 to 16 carrots per 1-square-foot area (4 rows x 4 rows, spaced 3 inches apart). Watering: Consistent moisture is the secret to sweet carrots! Provide 1 inch of water per week. Fluctuating moisture will cause the roots to split. Harvesting: The purple "shoulders" will pop out of the soil when ready (usually 65-70 days). Gently loosen the soil with a garden fork, grasp the base of the foliage, and pull straight up. Gardener's Tip: Never boil these carrots! The dark purple skin and core are rich in water-soluble anthocyanins. To preserve their breathtaking color, enjoy them raw, lightly roasted, or steamed. Boiling will cause the pigment to bleed out into the water, turning the carrots pale and the water purple-blue. Planting Calendar: Early Spring Crop: Direct Sow: Early March to Mid-April. Harvest: June to July. Fall Crop (Sweeter & More Colorful): Direct Sow: Mid-July to Early August. Harvest: October to November. Mild Winter Zones (USDA 9-11): Can be sown from October to January. SPECIAL OFFERS: Buy More, Get More FREE Buy 4, Get 1 Free: Add 5 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 1 item – no coupon code needed! Buy 7, Get 2 Free: Add 9 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 2 items – no coupon code needed! Buy 12, Get 3 Free: Add 15 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 3 items – no coupon code needed! Buy 19, Get 4 Free: Add 23 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 4 items – no coupon code needed! Buy 23, Get 5 Free: Add 28 items to your cart, and the system will automatically deduct the price of 5 items – no coupon code needed!